Profit and Losses

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What is profit?

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Profit is the financial gain obtained when the revenue from sales exceeds the costs associated with producing the goods or services.

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How do you calculate profit?

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Profit = Total Revenue - Total Costs.

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What is loss?

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Loss occurs when the costs of producing goods or services exceed the revenue generated from sales.

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How do you calculate loss?

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Loss = Total Costs - Total Revenue.

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What is the formula for calculating percentage profit?

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Percentage Profit = (Profit / Cost Price) x 100.

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What is the formula for calculating percentage loss?

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Percentage Loss = (Loss / Cost Price) x 100.

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If an item costs $100 and is sold for $150, what is the profit?

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Profit = $150 - $100 = $50.

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If an item costs $200 and is sold for $150, what is the loss?

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Loss = $200 - $150 = $50.

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What is the selling price if the cost price is $200 and the profit is $50?

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Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit = $200 + $50 = $250.

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What is the selling price if the cost price is $300 and the loss is $100?

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Selling Price = Cost Price - Loss = $300 - $100 = $200.